Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Portland

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Home office - traditional built-in desk dark wood floor home office idea in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and gray walls

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Great room - huge cottage light wood floor and beige floor great room idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige walls

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Inspiration for a timeless dining room remodel in Portland

This large kitchen was desperately needing a refresh. It was far to traditional for the homeowners taste. Additionally, there was no direct path to the dining room as you needed to enter through a butlers pantry. I opened up two doorways into the kitchen from the dining room, which allowed natural light to flow in. The former butlers pantry was then sealed up and became part of the formerly to small pantry. The homeowners now have a 13' long walk through pantry, accessible from both the new bar area and the kitchen.

The veined island and white stools create a welcoming evening bar. The grill, ceramic cooker and timber backdrop remain close at hand for outdoor meals.

A wall of custom cabinets and accent mirror create an even larger space for the family to share meals
Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Boston

With a commanding view of the city at the head of the table, the formal dining room in the Churchill-Madison was designed to impress dinner guests. The ceiling bulkheads lower the recessed lighting to add a romantic ambiance to any evening meal.

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

The covered dining table overlooks the glowing fire terrace and pool pavilion. Warm lights carry across the garden, creating a connected setting for meals and relaxed evenings outdoors.

Oh, hello! An easy-roll island can come across the kitchen to support big meal jobs like Thanksgiving. The butcher block top is a portable cutting surface. And when you're done, pop it back into place & engage the easy-lock wheels for no movement. Beautiful! (Calgary Photos)

"We are loving our deck now. It fosters family togetherness and increases our ability to entertain. We go out there for meals, even when it’s cold!” - Ed and Jenny Roland Park, MD

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1950s u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Bright, white kitchen Werner Straube
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling kitchen/dining room combo idea in Chicago with white walls

The Connecticut bluestone dining patio is framed by stained cedar arbors which include infrared heaters, to allow outdoor meals to extend weill into evening.

A full sized range provides ample space for cooking even the largest meals.
Small minimalist kitchen photo

Awesome Phoenixville PA basement bar area. This bar has it all from tons of seating to all the appliances you need to cook Game Day snacks or even full meals.

Philadelphia Row Home Renovation focusing on maximizing storage for a young family of 5. We created a "mudroom" in the front of the row home with a large living room space for family time + hosting. We used kid-friendly furnishings with performance fabrics that are durable and easy to clean. Prioritized eco-friendly selections, utilizing locally sourced + American made pieces.